Naruto: Starting with Creating a Genius Persona

Chapter 116 I Set Off in the Name of Genius (End of Volume)

Konoha Hidden Village, Aji no Takumi restaurant.

The atmosphere inside the private room was lively, filled with the aroma of oily food and cheerful laughter.

"Cheers!"

The tenth class's dinner party is underway.

When Tsunade learned that the A-rank special mission that had caused such a stir had ultimately been credited to Shinichi and that the reward was incredibly generous, she immediately started urging Shinichi to treat her to a meal, under the pretext of celebrating the student's rise to fame.

"Don't be shy! This kid's struck it rich today!" Tsunade waved her hand heartily, downing a large cup of sake first, her cheeks flushing slightly. Then she called out towards the door, "Boss! Five more servings of grilled meat, three jugs of sake! Oh, and two more servings of Mapo Tofu, too! Shizune, Kurenai, order whatever you want, don't skimp on this brat's money!"

Shizune looked at the expensive prices on the menu and felt a little embarrassed, while Kurenai smiled and ordered a few of her favorite side dishes.

Shinichi sat in the main seat, and the fish head was deliberately facing him.

He maintained his usual gentle smile, but upon closer inspection, the smile seemed slightly stiffer than usual.

Eighty-five hundred thousand taels!

He only received 850,000 taels. According to Konoha's rules, after deducting necessary mission costs, taxes, and village development funds, the ninja who carried out the mission would receive 50% of the remaining amount as personal compensation. So, in the end, he only received 850,000 taels.

Is 850,000 taels a lot?

For the vast majority of ninjas, especially Chunin, this is undoubtedly a huge sum of money that would make others envious; they might not be able to save up this much even after many years of hard work.

To outsiders, Shinichi Higashino must have struck it rich today.

But only Shinichi himself knew in his heart whose flesh each tael of silver had been cut from.

It's so dark! It's incredibly dark!

The evil exploitative class! Konoha's cut is too ruthless!

This allocation system must be reformed!

When I become Hokage in the future, I will definitely increase the distribution ratio of ninja mission rewards and improve welfare and security so that every ninja who sheds blood for the village can receive the reward they deserve!

wrong!

The thought had barely crossed his mind when Shinichi suddenly froze.

I've already become Hokage, why would I need to reform anything?

"Shinichi, that was truly amazing!"

At that moment, Kurenai's praise brought him back to reality.

"Yes, yes!" Shizune nodded vigorously in agreement.

Shinichi composed himself, put on his usual gentle smile, and responded to his companions' congratulations.

That night, after the noise subsided, Zhenyi was alone in his room when a thought stirred within him, and his personal panel quietly appeared in his field of vision.

Name: Shinichi Higashino

[Class: Chunin/Swordsman]

[Talent: Omitted]

As the gaze moves downwards, after the grand competition orchestrated by Isshin and his clone that shook the entire Hidden Leaf Village, and with the influx and impact of a massive amount of knowledge, the individual's panel indeed underwent significant changes.

The first thing that catches the eye is the transformation of strength, physique, and agility.

The innate superhuman strength has vanished, transformed into the ability to split rocks and divide gold.

[Splitting Rocks and Splitting Gold (Blue): Your power has transcended conventional boundaries, reaching an incredible level. Your movements possess both immense power and unwavering strength; a mere gesture can split rocks and shatter gold.]

[Thick-skinned and tough] also received a promotion, but was replaced by [copper skin and iron bones].

[Copper Skin and Iron Bones (Blue): Your body's strength and resilience are beyond compare to ordinary iron. Ordinary swords and blades are difficult to harm you, and you can ignore most low-intensity physical attacks. The direct impact of ordinary ninjutsu is also greatly reduced.]

Finally, "Swift as a rabbit" was upgraded to "Light as the wind".

[Light as the Wind (Blue): Your speed and agility undergo a qualitative change; you move as if surrounded by a gentle breeze, your movements nimble and incredibly fast.]

The creation of these three blue entries stems from the powerful superposition of Shinichi's true self and Isshin's clone, a dual identity.

The terrifying physique of Isshin Doppelganger, resembling a savage behemoth, and the terrifying speed bursting forth like a whirlwind, especially the awe-inspiring defensive power of his metal body that withstood the Rasengan with its metallic body, was enough to shock even though the effect was only 50% through its own channels, and it gathered a massive amount of knowledge.

Meanwhile, Shinichi's main body and his clone engaged in a head-on clash of swordsmanship during the competition. Shinichi fought with speed, and his strength, speed, and physique were in no way inferior. He even took the opponent's full-force jumping slash head-on and had a domineering power duel with long poles against long poles. This also left an indelible impression on the audience.

The combination of these two elements has created this entry on the physical aspect that far exceeds common sense.

This is followed by the refinement of core combat skills:

[Swordsmanship Proficiency] has been upgraded to [Swordsmanship Expertise].

[Sword Mastery (Blue): Your swordsmanship has reached a state of perfection. You are no longer bound by fixed moves and have begun to develop your own unique fighting style and sword path. The essence of your sword is beginning to emerge, and every move can generate momentum, enough to intimidate your opponent and gain the upper hand silently.]

[Long-handled proficiency] has been upgraded to [Long-handled mastery].

[Polearm Specialization (Blue): Your understanding and application of polearms have reached a whole new level, whether it's a staff, spear, or...]

He could wield both halberds and spears with ease, mastering the key points of power generation, force application, and enemy control. His movements were effortless, combining both strength and flexibility. His mastery of long-handled weapons and his tactical application abilities had significantly improved.

[Fire Release Proficiency] has also been upgraded to [Fire Release Expertise].

[Fire Release Mastery (Blue): You have developed an almost instinctive understanding and control over the essence of fire-style chakra. Your fire-style ninjutsu has undergone a qualitative leap in power, efficiency, energy consumption control, and tactical versatility, enabling you to develop, fuse, and instantly apply fire-style ninjutsu with greater creativity and practicality.]

The achievement of these three specializations also stemmed from their outstanding performance in the competition.

The powerful swordsmanship displayed by Shinichi and Isshin, whether it was Shinichi's exquisite, steady and versatile swordsmanship or Isshin's powerful and forceful swordsmanship, as well as the sparks of skill generated when the two clashed fiercely.

Together, these elements contribute to the audience's strong perception that "Isshin's swordsmanship is domineering and fierce, while Shinichi Higashino's swordsmanship is exquisite and extraordinary."

The two then clashed with the Fangtian Halberd using iron rods. The powerful and exquisite duel between the long-handled weapons, which resembled the wrestling of giants, greatly shocked everyone present.

The instantaneous, unrestrained, and powerful waves of flames, the precise control over the range and shape of the flames, and finally the awe-inspiring ultimate technique, the Great Flame Rasengan, which incorporates fire attribute transformations, pushed his image as a fire-style genius and the founder of fire-style ninjutsu to its peak.

These profound impressions—the astonishment and shock of the 100,000 audience members, and their subsequent dissemination—became the most direct fuel for advancement.

Finally, there is a newly generated entry: [Specialty in Lightning Release]

[Lightning Release Proficiency (Green): You have a basic grasp of the nature transformation of lightning-style chakra, and your speed in learning and using lightning-style ninjutsu has significantly increased. You can skillfully apply lightning-style chakra in training or combat, giving lightning-style attacks greater power and speed, as well as stronger penetration and paralysis effects.]

This was the clone's final act of unleashing Lightning Release: Chidori Blade. Although the duration was extremely short and the cognitive effect was only 50%, the dazzling lightning and violent penetrating power still resulted in a green-quality Lightning Release attribute.

Looking at the panel in front of him, Shinichi couldn't help but smile broadly.

With comprehensive enhancements in the three fundamental areas of physique, skills, and attributes, the number of blue attributes has surged, and the overall strength has undergone a dramatic transformation.

Shinichi had originally considered whether to do more and showcase more of his related talents, but he realized that a person's attention span and the depth of their impressions are always limited within a certain period of time.

Too many or too scattered terms are not good, as they may affect his efficiency in recognizing and acquiring core terms, so he abandoned the idea.

Shinichi clenched his fist, feeling the surging, more powerful and refined chakra within his body than ever before, and the seemingly endless, boundless power contained within his muscles and bones.

One match, six upgrades, and one new generation – it was a huge windfall, far surpassing the famous match where he defeated Kakashi and established his reputation as a genius. This was not only because the impact of this match was greater, but also because he was in a state of overlapping dual understandings.

After looking at it for a while, Shinichi suppressed his smile and hid the panel.

He walked to the window, pushed it open, and a cool night breeze rushed in, dispelling some of the stuffiness in the room.

Looking up at the starry sky, the lights of Konoha flickered at my feet, but the vast night sky was deep and boundless, as if foreshadowing the impending, all-encompassing great battle.

The Third Kazekage, the man hailed as the "strongest Kazekage in history" and possessing the Magnet Release Kekkei Genkai, has not appeared in public for some time.

The Sand Village had some understanding of this explanation and went into seclusion to cultivate, but there must have been undercurrents running deep inside, and the whole village inevitably exuded a sense of oppressive tension and unease.

There are also some rumors that are difficult to fully verify, but have been circulating quietly in specific small circles.

The Third Kazekage has most likely been in trouble and gone missing.

The rain is coming and the wind is all over the building.

The shadow of the Third Shinobi World War has grown so thick that it cannot be ignored, and lightning may strike at any moment.

Now, during this precious window of opportunity before the battle, Shinichi has used his carefully planned stage to elevate his profile to a whole new level. After this qualitative change, his overall combat strength has been significantly enhanced in all aspects.

Earlier today, he had conducted a simple test in private. Without any chakra resistance, he held a sharp kunai and used enough force to pierce refined iron to slash his own arm. The result was that only a white mark that faded quickly was left, and it was difficult to even break the skin.

With greater force applied, it barely penetrated a little, but the resistance felt was far greater than that of ordinary flesh and blood, as if cutting through metal as hard as refined steel, and the wound stopped bleeding and healed at a speed visible to the naked eye.

This means that on future battlefields, he can almost ignore ordinary stray arrows, kunai, shuriken, and even accidentally flying shards of stone.

Even if directly hit by the explosive tags without any prior protection, and situated at the epicenter of the simultaneous explosion of multiple tags, he survives thanks to the astonishing defense and damage reduction capabilities granted by his [Iron Skin and Bones], as well as his [Genius] [Swordsman] status.

The enhanced physical attributes from attributes like "Splitting Rocks and Dividing Gold" are combined with the powerful recovery abilities from "Endless Life" and "Gourmet".

It's highly likely that they'll only be injured but not killed, and may even be only slightly injured rather than seriously injured.

His physical abilities are now terrifyingly strong, and what's even more terrifying is his all-around balance and excellence.

Unlike those who are simply descendants of Asuras, whose bodies focus on surging vitality and amazing regenerative abilities, he has a weakness in pure defense.

For example, Naruto, who later became the reincarnation of Ashura's chakra and the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, would bleed from a mere slash with a kunai during a mission in the Land of Waves.

Nawaki, the grandson of the First Hokage Hashirama Senju, died instantly after stepping on an explosive tag.

If your defense is insufficient, the damage will kill you instantly; no matter how strong your vitality or how fast your recovery, it's useless.

Most ninjas are very vulnerable when unprepared, compared to the destructive power they can cause.

Shinichi's body now perfectly blends the essence of multiple racial bloodlines.

On one hand, he possesses a vigorous vitality and powerful regenerative ability comparable to the descendants of Asura, ensuring sustained combat endurance and rapid healing of injuries.

On the other hand, he also possessed incredibly strong physical defense and pure power, similar to the ape demon race.

In addition, he also has special attributes to enhance his speed and agility.

He doesn't need to worry about falling into traps, being ambushed, or being instantly killed due to weak defenses. He also doesn't need to worry about not having enough strength to break through defenses, or not having enough speed to attack his opponent. Furthermore, he is not afraid of being worn down by a war of attrition.

Perhaps all that's missing is a specific entry for enhancing the speed of nerve reflexes and the reaction type of dynamic vision?

If there were another reaction-related entry, then he could be described as a perfectly balanced and outstanding all-around warrior in terms of physique.

While there are still shortcomings in terms of mental health, these shortcomings are only relative to physical health.

Furthermore, for Shinichi, who possesses a dual-core processor, most genjutsu in the ninja world is no longer effective against him.

Looking out at the deep night sky, Shinichi fell into deep thought.

ten years!

He knew that this grand performance, which would shake the entire village and spread rapidly to the intelligence departments of major countries and ninja villages, would mark a brilliant, even unexpected, milestone in his ten-year plan to cultivate a genius persona.

Konoha's brightest new star!

The strongest, recognized by powerful warriors from a foreign land!

A genius who pioneered a new path in Fire Release!

A boy with an amazing physique!

The countless dazzling accolades and labels he has earned are the result of ten years of hard work, starting from scratch, transforming himself from an ordinary, unknown child in the Konoha orphanage.

He was molded into a universally recognized genius, capable of dominating the younger generation and even commanding the respect of the older generation of powerful figures.

However, the title of genius is a double-edged sword.

It brings prestige, resource allocation, attention and expectations within the village, and broader recognition, but it will inevitably attract lurking in the shadows and deadly threats.

In peacetime, genius may mean more protection and attention.

However, in the current climate of looming war and constant friction between major powers, geniuses, especially those seen as geniuses by enemy nations, are often equated with potential threats that need to be prioritized for elimination.

Today, the grand stage belonging to the genius Shinichi Higashino has been built through his own strength and planning, and it is now dazzling with stars.

The crucible of war will be the final place where he sheds the cloak of genius that may still carry some naivety and protective coloring, and truly forges his own sharp edge that strikes fear into the hearts of his enemies.

"Then let the upcoming Third Shinobi World War become a whetstone for this genius, a testing ground for the name Shinichi Higashino to resound throughout the shinobi world, and for me to complete this transformation from an anticipated genius to a revered powerhouse!"

Shinichi gently closed the window, shutting out the cool night breeze and the dazzling starry sky outside.

He was no longer content with playing the role of a genius on the village stage.

He wants to go to a wider, more brutal world, to create a bigger, more dazzling stage for himself, to prove himself, and to take everything he wants.

I set off in the name of genius.

They will surely return with the strength of a true champion!

Volume One: In the Name of Genius (The End)